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Illinois · 23 places

Obedience in Illinois

Local trainers, clubs, facilities and upcoming events for Obedience across Illinois, gathered in one place.

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A precision test of handler-dog teamwork — heeling patterns, recalls, stays, retrieves, jumps, scent discrimination, and directed exercises judged on accuracy and control, with deductions for every imprecision.

In Illinois, Obedience is most active around Caseyville, Loves Park, and 21 other cities, with 20 upcoming events on the calendar.

17Clubs
6Training facilities
20Upcoming events

Obedience across Illinois, mapped.

Map of 23 obedience venues around Illinois
Explore the map 23 obedience places

Training facilities in Illinois.

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Clubs in Illinois.

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Upcoming Obedience events.

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